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Indonesian pilgrims in Sidoarjo board a plane to take them on their Hajj journey. AFP
Safety tests as first Hajj pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia

Makkah and Madinah are preparing for a busy Hajj season

GulfMay 24, 2023
Mariam Nihal
Hajj pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat during the annual pilgrimage. EPA
Hajj 2023: Dates, cost, packages and what you need to know

Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for every Muslim, if they are able

GulfMay 24, 2023
Mariam Nihal
Designers worn by Rajwa Al Saif in engagement. photo: alhusseinjo / instagram
Jordan royal wedding fever grips Saudi Arabia

Excitement builds in the kingdom as the nuptials approach

GulfMay 24, 2023
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Pilgrims arrive at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. AFP
How is Saudi Arabia's Makkah Route helping Hajj pilgrims?

Those from Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Morocco and Bangladesh will benefit from the progamme, which is aimed at easing travel procedures

Saudi ArabiaMay 22, 2023
Ismaeel Naar
Saudi Civil Defence attended a fire in Al Sawarikh market, Jeddah, on Sunday. Photo: Municipality of Makkah
Blaze at Jeddah's Al Sawarikh market for the second time in two weeks

Fire has been extinguished and no injuries reported

Saudi ArabiaMay 21, 2023
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Worshippers in Makkah to mark the end of last year's Hajj. AFP
'Makkah Route' expanded for Hajj 2023

The government programme to help pilgrims will include Turkey and Ivory Coast this year

GulfMay 21, 2023
Mariam Nihal
Jareed Hotel in Riyadh is one of the city's first boutique hotels. Photo: Jareed Hotel
Hotel of the week: An authentic alternative in Riyadh

The five-star homegrown hotel on The Boulevard Riyadh is an authentic alternative to the city's internationally branded hotels

WeekendMay 19, 2023
Mariam Nihal
A Sudanese woman disembarking from a Saudi Navy Ship at the Jeddah Sea Port. May 8, 2023. REUTERS
Saudi Arabia continues Sudan aid, as local donations reach $4.9 million

A countrywide fundraising campaign was launched last week to help Sudanese affected by the fighting

GulfMay 18, 2023
Mariam Nihal
The Port of Neom development in Oxagon, Saudi Arabia. Photo: Neom
Saudi Arabia's Port of Neom opens for business

More than 7.5 billion Saudi riyals has been invested to develop the first phase of the port and logistics hub

GulfMay 18, 2023
Mariam Nihal
Saudi female officers register and check pilgrims at the Hajj Terminal at Jeddah airport. AP
Hajj pilgrims will need permit to enter Makkah

Holy city to begin receiving visitors on Saturday

GulfMay 17, 2023
Mariam Nihal
A stash of 1,395,930 Captagon pills was found hidden in a shipment of wooden panels. Photo: Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority
Saudi Arabia seizes 1.4m Captagon pills stashed in wooden panels

One person has been arrested in connection with the seizure

GulfMay 15, 2023
Mariam Nihal
King Salman Park, which is close to the combined districts. Photo: Royal commission for Riyadh city
Riyadh districts merged and renamed in honour of King Salman

Neighbourhood will be redeveloped to allow it to keep pace with the city's growth

GulfMay 15, 2023
Mariam Nihal
Muslim pilgrims film the Black Stone on the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque, in Makkah. AP
Saudis barred from Makkah without permit until after Hajj

Restrictions in place from Monday

GulfMay 15, 2023
Mariam Nihal
Hajj pilgrims can use the digital platform to plan their visit to Saudi Arabia. Photo: @ReasahAlharmain via Twitter
Nusuk: e-platform for pilgrims explained

The current e-platform Maqam is still operational but will soon transfer to Nusuk

GulfMay 15, 2023
Mariam Nihal
Ramen restaurant Mashi No Mashi is now in Jeddah. Photo: Cool Inc
12 new restaurants open in Riyadh and Jeddah

Outposts of some of the world's best restaurants are welcoming diners at Via Riyadh and Jeddah Yacht Club

FoodMay 11, 2023
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